Lupita Tipped for Lead Role in Black Panther Sequel

With the movie's great success, there have been talks of producing Black Panther 2, with the director now reportedly keen on casting the women involved in the first project as the main stars. Oscar award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o plays an undercover agent and love interest of T'Challa - the leader of the fictional African nation of Wakanda. Black Panther has made U.S.$1.3 billion at the global box office.

Lupita and Danai in Black Panther.

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